the country from falling off the fiscal cliff. but as 2013 is officially rung in, we're still technically going over the edge of the cliff. as of right now we have no word on what the house of representatives will do. but, as we wait we'll walk you through the bill's details and tell you who's impacted and how. >> also we're learning more about secretary of state hillary clinton's blood clot in her head that sent her to the hospital. the latest on her treatment and prognosis. good morning, everyone, welcome to "early start." well to a special edition, the fiscal cliff edition. we're over the fiscal cliff. i'm john berman. >> i'm ali velshi. it's hard to do this after that crazy night of partying. >> yeah, right. i'm christine romans. zoraida is off today. it's 5:00 a.m. in the east. let's get you started. >>> of course as you all know because you were glued to it all night, america kicked off the new year by falling offer the fiscal cliff. but, in breaking news this morning, we're talking just hours ago, there is now a deal in pla